svetikya Chapter 379 Welcome!
Chapter 379 Welcome!
Ah~ I'm full! It feels so good to have a full stomach!
"Thank you for your hospitality!"
"You're such a kind person! We thank you for our past immaturity, meow~!"
When Ash offered them food, the trio initially looked arrogant and disdainful.
After eating their fill of snacks, the group's expressions quickly changed. They were now filled with excitement and gratitude, even stammering as if they didn't know how to thank Ash for his kindness.
"fine......"
Ash looked at his completely empty backpack and said with a mix of amazement and speechlessness.
Ash didn't care if the snacks were all eaten, but he really didn't expect that Team Rocket's three members plus Wobbuffet could finish all the snacks in half an hour.
These snacks are enough for Ash and his friends to eat for more than two weeks.
"But you guys really have been hungry for a long time," Ash said.
"Hmph! This is the norm for the Rockets! You, who have no worries about food and clothing, definitely can't—hiccup—understand!"
"For us, living a life of hardship and sleeping outdoors is just a way to temper our will! *burp*"
"Even if you try to please us with food, don't expect us to thank you, meow~! In a sense, you've ruined our ascetic practices, so you should feel guilty, meow!"
"Sonams—"
"Wobbuffet!?" x3
The trio were originally on the same side, ready to give Ash a good scolding, but unexpectedly, when it was Wobbuffet's turn to step in, Wobbuffet sided with Ash and confronted them aggressively.
"You traitor!"
Musashi could no longer hold back, and after eating his fill, his fighting power suddenly surged.
She arrived right next to Wobbuffet, raised her hand, and grabbed Wobbuffet's slippery head tightly, so tightly that Musashi's fingers seemed to sink into it.
“Sonams…”
Sure enough, Weng covered his head with a wronged expression, looking pitiful, and his position was slowly moved into their camp under Musashi's terrifying grip.
"Cough cough..."
After this farce, the Team Rocket trio, including Ash, finally became serious.
No matter how unwilling they were to admit defeat, they knew they owed Xiao Zhi a debt of gratitude. Otherwise, given their luck today, it would have been very difficult for them to catch a Goldfish.
Not being able to catch fish means no money, no money means no food, no food means no way to continue training your Pokémon, which means getting further and further away from your goal of catching Pikachu.
so.
Ash helped them today, which means they are now closer to their goal of catching Pikachu.
The trio seemed to have all thought of this, and when they looked at each other, their eyes held a hint of awkwardness.
So, if they want to repay Ash's kindness, the best way is to give up capturing Pikachu?
That won't work!
It seems we should look for other ways to make up for Ash's shortcomings.
The trio made up their minds.
Ash looked at the trio standing opposite him, their expressions constantly shifting between light and dark. After a moment's thought, as if recalling their past experiences, he tentatively asked a question.
"By the way, if you want to have enough to eat every day, why don't you just quit Team Rocket and try to register as an official trainer in the league? Even adults can succeed as long as they pass the test."
Even if the trio did have criminal records, it was all a long time ago.
And what they did.
It's not much better than ordinary theft. The reason the three of them can gain a foothold in Team Rocket is because they are capable enough, not because they have accomplished any earth-shattering projects in Team Rocket.
The reason he was wanted was simply because he had been reported too many times; in short, he was too conspicuous, too annoying, and too disruptive to the public.
To be honest, the three of them didn't actually accomplish anything truly evil.
If they can reform themselves with their skills, the league should have no reason not to want them.
Ash had mentioned this suggestion to them before, but their answer to him then was the same as it is now—
"Huh? Are you kidding me!"
"That's right! We're the Rockets! The Rockets! The representatives of freedom, the embodiment of evil! How dare you suggest we join the league?!"
"Stop dreaming, meow! Even if we starve to death! Even if we drown in the lake, we will never join the alliance! We will be Boss Sakaki's most loyal subordinates until the very end, meow!"
"Sonams!"
This time, even the traitorous Woolworth chose to side with the Rockets.
indeed.
Team Rocket holds so many memories for the three of them. It's an evil place that the world calls a cage, but it gave them a haven from the world.
If the Rockets hadn't been eliminated, they would indeed have remained in the same situation for the rest of their lives.
"Yeah."
Xiao Zhi remained noncommittal.
He had only asked to take a look, and he already knew what the Rockets trio's answer would be.
To them, their own suggestion was like someone giving them advice—
Why don't you become a Pokémon Trainer? You're so talented in Pokémon Contests, wouldn't it be easier and simpler to become a Pokémon Coordinator?
Ash would absolutely never accept such a suggestion.
"That's settled then, you guys keep up the good work!"
After Xiao Zhi finished speaking, he cleaned up all the trash on the ground, turned around, waved to the group, and left.
The three were left looking at each other, completely bewildered.
"So, the little brat came all the way here just to bring us food?"
Kojiro was completely baffled by Satoshi's intentions.
Although he knew that Ash wouldn't do anything to harm them, he still generously shared his food with them for free and then suggested that they go to a place with better treatment and live a better life.
What does it mean?
"I have a feeling there's something a little off about the little rascal, meow..."
Meow Meow also raised her arms in bewilderment.
Although they had already suspected something before, Meowth became even more certain of their previous opinion after having such a direct conversation with Ash.
Ash seems to have matured a little too quickly.
It was so fast that even they were a little scared.
Perhaps Ash's rapid growth in strength is also related to his own mental development.
This conversation with Ash was just a minor incident, but regardless, Team Rocket is a team that knows how to repay kindness. Ash helped them through a difficult time today, and one day in the future, they will definitely do everything in their power to repay this kindness to Ash.
Yes, definitely.
.......
Ash ran all the way here, so he didn't get a chance to properly appreciate the scenery along the way.
However, as a small town near the starting point, the surrounding environment is actually quite similar.
The forest was filled with a fragrant aroma, attracting Bug-type Pokémon to fly over and pollinate the flowers, while Starves perched on branches, enjoying a leisurely afternoon.
"Come out, Deoxys."
After choosing a spot a little distance away from where wild Pokémon gather, and using Aura to make sure no one else was around, Ash threw out the Poké Ball and summoned Deoxys.
Deoxys: "..."
Deoxys, which emerged from the Poké Ball, immediately looked at Ash, as if wanting to ask him if there was anything Ash needed it to do after he had brought it out.
However, this question did not last long, as Deoxys soon noticed the scenery around him.
"You haven't really appreciated the scenery in the forest yet, have you? This is a perfect opportunity for you to enjoy it."
Deoxys: "..."
Is it the scenery of the forest?
Deoxys certainly didn't appreciate it properly.
After awakening on Earth, Deoxys simply wandered aimlessly. In every place it went, it was rejected by any Pokémon. It had no emotions, but it could sense the malice from the native inhabitants of Earth. Therefore, every time Deoxys passed by a place where Pokémon gathered, it would feel uneasy.
For example, when it's in the forest, it always passes through quickly and never stops.
And in the forest, there are memories of having someone by your side, quietly appreciating the beauty of the forest.
This is the first time it has ever owned one.
How wonderful.
Although Deoxys has no emotions, after spending so much time with that hero, it has come to understand what beauty is.
World peace, stable life, and finding moments of leisure amidst the hustle and bustle.
Etc., etc.
These are all so-called beautiful things.
Deoxys's success was due to both his innate nature and the earnest guidance of the hero.
It can also understand what the world needs and doesn't need.
It possesses immense power that most Pokémon in the world cannot comprehend; it is, in essence, a mobile arsenal, which in a time of war would be war itself. However, Deoxys is unwilling to waste its power on such vile things.
Even if it lives alone in a cold and dark world, it is willing.
No matter how cold and dark it is, it can't compare to the universe where I was born.
"Huh?"
"—"
Just as Deoxys was recalling the hero's teachings, a clear voice, tinged with a hint of doubt, entered its ears.
Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw a Mkir that had appeared out of nowhere, landing on the ground and tilting its head to stare at me.
They seem very curious about Deoxys's identity.
"..."
This was the first time Deoxys had ever been stared at like this by a wild Pokémon in its entire history.
In the past, wild Pokémon would run away at the mere sight of it, let alone stare at it like this.
This sudden turn of events caught Deoxys off guard.
Having never experienced anything like this before, Deoxys looked at Ash with a pleading gaze, as if urging Ash to take it away from there.
Ash just smiled slightly, walked to Deoxys's side, and silently activated his Aura, speaking to Stark.
"Want to stand on it and take a look?"
"Huh?"
Even Stark didn't know how Ash's voice reached its ears.
However, it could sense that the humans in front of it, and this unknown creature, did not harbor any ill will towards it.
This unknown creature, in particular, seemed incredibly powerful, as if it could destroy the creature with a mere gesture.
Its biological instincts urged it to leave quickly, but a combination of reason and emotion told it that it didn't matter.
After all, Murkol had never experienced any malice since birth, so when facing Deoxys, it also didn't believe that this terrifyingly powerful guy would do anything to it.
What's more, there are humans to vouch for it.
With that thought in mind, Murkol flew excitedly toward Deoxys.
Deoxys was about to dodge when it saw this, but was stopped by Ash's gaze.
It's okay.
It read this meaning from Xiao Zhi's eyes.
Is it okay?
As Mukher's body grew larger in his vision, Deoxys gradually relaxed.
This day will always come.
The words the hero had spoken to him echoed in Deoxys's mind.
"As an outsider, you may find it difficult to gain recognition in this era, but you will eventually experience the day when you truly integrate into this world."
"However, in this era, your wish is probably impossible to fulfill. But I believe that one day in the future... no, I should say in some era, you will definitely be able to integrate into this world. All living beings in this world will stand by your side, welcoming your arrival with open arms."
"Mmm—"
Deoxys opened its arms, and Murkor obediently flapped its wings and landed on Deoxys's arm.
Mkir let out a loud cry.
Suddenly, the entire forest began to tremble.
One.
Two.
Three.
More and more Starklings gathered around Ash and Deoxys.
Upon seeing their companion standing on such a terrifying being, the Mkir gathered around initially intended to flee as quickly as possible.
But the first M'Kel welcomed him with a smile.
More and more Mukers began to find it hard to hide their curiosity.
They began to land on Deoxys's arms, shoulders, and head.
It was as if Deoxys was a towering tree rooted in the ground.
The Mukers began to scatter in all directions, but soon returned to the same spot.
But this time, they each carried tree fruits in their mouths and placed them beside Deoxys, in their hands.
It seems to be saying—
Welcome!
.......
P.S.: I'm asking for a gift every day~ QAQ~!